Good thing I ordered online because the line was long! Also this coffee shop is very spacious in the inside, but also pretty packed! All tables were practically filled lol. I saw my order on the counter and just grabbed it and go. I remembered there were so many pretty drinks they had on the menu, but Yelp recommended a cold brew. I got the BB code and my friends got the BB code, matcha latte, and london fog. So I only have my critiques on the BB code, which it was pretty good! The banana taste is pretty prominent, but I thought it was a bit too sweet for me. Although, I still enjoyed the drink overall. I wish the coffee was stronger too, but it's a pretty solid place.

If you can get here and the parking lot is not too crazy, it's a good day! Location is right at the corner near a gas station and a strip mall of Genesee and close to Balboa Ave, it's easy to drive past it the first time coming here but I've been here a few times now. I like a more straightforward simple matcha latte but decided to try their cherry blossom special they had going on. It just the right amount of floral and not too sweet which I liked. I very much like their Ube matcha which is a pretty unique combination and I've had a breakfast sandwich or two before. Overall great little gem of a place. A lot of people hanging out, working, studying, and their matcha is excellent!

The Forum Coffee House isn't just a coffee shop--it's a moment. You walk in and the air shifts--rich with espresso, warm with laughter. The baristas? Charismatic, sharp, the kind of people who make you feel like you belong before you even order. Their jokes land, their charm disarms, and the coffee? Bold. Refined. Exactly what you didn't know you needed. And the pastries... they don't just taste good. They leave an impression. This place doesn't try too hard. It doesn't have to. It just is.

I've started coming back here after a long time since I'm closer to this are now, and it good to see the menu has expanded so much. I've tried a couple drinks, and my favorites are debugger, nice for a chilly morning, bb code, and c++. I've also tried dark web, but I expected a stronger mint flavor, and it was a bit watered down. The other drink I've tried are great, though. The c++ has a really strong coconut flavor which I favor. Plenty of seating, however, it gets busy in the morning. Came here on a weekday around 9 and managed to snag a table. On a Monday at 10am it was full and a barstool opened up right after we ordered. It does let up midday though, and we managed to get a table eventually. Come early or expect it to be packed in the am. I've had pastries both times, pretty good. We also had a salmon toast our first time, but didn't see the toast menu any longer our second visit, so wonder if they've gotten rid of them. Will be back to try some seasonal items!

I'll admit: I come here a lot more often than I probably should, but what can I say? The drinks are consistently good, and you can't go wrong with a lot of their menu staples. Service is always nice as well, especially on the weekends. My go-to drink is usually the "Double Post," which is such a lovely blend of rose, earl grey, and matcha. What I like about most of their drinks is that they manage to balance all the flavors really well, and nothing overpowers each other. The end result is always a smooth-tasting drink, both in texture and flavor. I will say, that recently, the flavor of this drink has been a little off, and I think it comes down to the syrup that they use. I suspect they might've changed the syrup since the drink now tastes a bit like a cleaning product... Since then, I've decided to order something different for once, and I've really come to enjoy "Reboot" (honey cinnamon latte), which I think is a classic. I'll occasionally order "The Dreamer" as well, which is a unique blend of English breakfast tea with cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, and butterfly pea flower, which gives the drink its beautiful blue hue. Again, well-balanced flavors, with cinnamon at the forefront. It's a nice break from the more popular caffeinated beverages, but it's one of those drinks that I'd only order if I was craving its unique flavor. I've also tried "Geocache," but am personally not a huge fan of it, especially since I prefer the stronger flavor of jasmine tea that I've grown accustomed to from a traditional boba shop. I find this drink to be heavy on the taste of milk, with the jasmine and rose flavor taking a backseat. It just tastes like diluted jasmine milk tea with a hint of the rose syrup. They also introduce seasonal drinks every now and then, which can be pretty good as well. Their pastries and baked goods are a hit or miss. Of the ones I've tried, I really enjoyed their vegan peppermint donut, which was a seasonal item. Parking is usually easy to find, but the place is generally always packed as it's especially popular among college students. Tables get taken quickly, and the average person stays for at least an hour or two, if not more. I find myself having to take my drinks to-go most of the time. Despite the amount of patrons, it always manages to be relatively quiet since most busy themselves with their work.

Great cold brew! It looks like they have a ton of drink options to choose from. My friend got a matcha which she really enjoyed too. We went on a Saturday afternoon and it was pretty packed. Waited in line for about 15 min and there were a lot of people studying inside. Just something to keep in mind! Would still come back here and next time I'm looking forwards to trying one of their match drinks :)

Binary Code - tasty horchata latte. the coffee taste was good. I wish the horchata flavor was stronger, maybe having more cinnamon would help. Good service and didn't wait too long for my drink. Lots of seating in the dining area but when it's busy will fill up quick.